Amata Honors Service Members for Armed Forces Day and Military Appreciation Month
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring those who serve this Armed Forces Day (Saturday) and for Military Appreciation Month.
“We send our most sincere gratitude and respect to all current military members, especially thinking of our many serving from American Samoa!” said Congresswoman Aumua Amata. “We are proud to have our own making us proud in every branch of the United States Armed Forces.”
Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Tomio Nomura-Brown of Afono Village
“Each of you has a bright future, and will be honored for a lifetime when you are veterans. You serve the cause of freedom, and as part of our Armed Forces, you help keep a more peaceful world. We know that every Service Member, and their families, makes sacrifices. Thank you, and may the Lord bless and watch over you.”
Armed Forces Day, the third Saturday of May, is for the nation to thank all those currently serving. Armed Forces Day has been a tradition since its creation under President Harry Truman and it closes out Armed Forces Week.
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